Mechanical Engineering Technology: Career Associate

The design option prepares students for employment in such areas as design/drafting, technical sales, and others.  State-of-the-art drafting and design classes are supported by a computer-aided-design (CAD) system.  Students work with the sophisticated computer- numerical-controls (CNC) and programmable logic controls (PLC) systems.   The complete program is only available at the Harrisburg Campus. Some of the required courses are available at the Lancaster, Lebanon, and York campuses.

Graduates have been prepared as technicians for the mechanical engineering field. Graduates are also prepared as technicians employable in the manufacturing industry.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 104 Technical Writing (or)  3 
  ENGL 102 English Composition II  (3)
COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  (or)  3 
  COMM 101 Effective Speaking  (3)
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
CAD 154 Computer Aided Drafting & Design  3 
CAD 164 Advanced Computer Aided Drafting and Design  2 
CVTE 208 Strength of Materials  3 
ELEC 100 Fundamental of Electricity/Electronics  1 
ENGR 102 Engineering & Engineering Tech Orient  2 
ENGR 271 Design for the Environment  3 
GTEC 104 Engineering Materials and Processes  3 
GTEC 201 Statics  3 
GTEC 202 Statistical Quality Control  3 
GTEC 208 Strength Materials Lab  1 
IA 205 Computer Numerical Control  3 
IA 208 PLCs and Automation (or)    2 
  IA 213 Troubleshooting PLCs  (3)
MDES 201 Dynamics  3 
MDES 204 Product Design  3 
MDES 206 Fluid Flow  3 
MDES 207 Machine Shop Theory and Practice  1 

Other Required Courses   
MATH 103 College Algebra  3 
MATH104 Trigonometry  3 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Fabricate machine components using CNC and CAM

Perform basic programming for CNC machine tools

Design and develop mechanical devices

Test complex machinery and components

Prepare technical reports and write specifications and manuals

Program machine tools using standard codes or through a CAD system

Prepare technical reports and manuals

Write and speak effectively

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations